2025 September

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A Message from the President

A report on the principles from the 2050 summit
pages 2,3

Working groups

Mobility

Carlton Parking Review Community Consultation  

2P to 3P : What is planned  or Carlton in response to the consultations
page 3

Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens

Give Carlton Gardens a break! 

CRA proposes a festival of flowers and gardens be adopted as a major central city event and moved to both public and private venues across the central city, whilst maintaining a presence in the Royal Exhibition Building and hard surface surrounds.
page 4

Topical Issues

City of Melbourne – CoM – your closest level of government
Cr Dr Olivia Ball, local resident and City of Melbourne Councillor writes.

• Council’s draft plan for 2025 -29
• Vic Market circular economy & social enterprise precinct
• East Africa food crisis

pages 5,6

Learn more about CRA

Let CRA treat you to a coffee and a chat
page 6

Ellen Sandell, State MP for Melbourne writes:  

Many people tell me they love living in an apartment – However, apartment living isn’t without its challenges.
page 7

Friends of Queen Victoria Market Inc

President Mary-Lou Howie writes on the recently approved Gurrowa Place at Queen Victoria Market.
page 8